| Obverse description |
The front of the banknote combines images that embody the universal joy and significance of Victory. The key design element is the image of the Victorious Soldier, positioned in the center of the banknote against a backdrop of a clear sky and a blossoming apple tree. He holds a laurel-entwined helmet bearing the flame of eternal memory and glory. To the right of him is an image of a gramophone record of the song `Glory, Our Soviet Country!` and a musical staff, symbolizing the flowing melody of joy and triumph. Next to him is a fragment of an authentic letter from the front with the long-awaited news of Victory. At the top are depicted flying cranes, symbolizing happiness, love, hope, and the desire for freedom. On the right side of the banknote is an image of legendary Soviet pilots Marina Raskova, Vera Lomako, and Polina Osipenko. In the lower left corner of the front of the banknote is an image of an Eu series steam locomotive and a hospital train from the collection of the Victory Museum branch. The souvenir banknote is accompanied by specially created educational materials that explain the project in an engaging way. All information can be found by scanning the QR code located in the upper right corner of the banknote. |
| Reverse description |
The back of the banknote reveals tragic pages of military history. The central element is a statue of a woman against a backdrop of storm clouds, grieving over the body of a fallen soldier. This is a collective image of all the mothers, wives, and daughters who lost their loved ones during the war. Below is a stylized image of flying cranes, symbolizing noble sorrow, eternal memory, and immortality. The top of the banknote depicts pages from the Book of Remembrance, which immortalizes the names of fallen heroes. In the upper left corner is the building of the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Hill. Also featured on the back of the banknote is part of the historical project `Faces of Victory` and a fragment of the museum`s installation `Crystal Tears,` symbolizing tears shed for the fallen. 2,600,000 chains with crystal `tears` hang from the ceiling of the Hall of Remembrance and Sorrow. |
